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HF52 NHB

2002 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

202,756 mi
Last recorded202,756 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2002 Ford Transit114,966 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF52 NHB
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 202,756 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 202,750 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 201,847 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 201,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 199,368 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 199,368 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 196,547 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 196,547 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 19,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 19,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 187,930 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

ball joint dust covers perished

n/s tyres slight curb damage

various points of corrosion chassis area

Pass 14 Mar 2017 183,325 miles

ball joint dust covers perished

coolant leak

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear tyres perished

various points of corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2017 183,317 miles

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ball joint dust covers perished

coolant leak

exhaust corroded

oil leak

rear tyres perished

various points of corrosion

Pass 29 Feb 2016 178,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 175,434 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 175,418 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 170,530 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 157,317 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear bump stop attached by cable tie

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 19 Feb 2013 157,310 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear bump stop attached by cable tie

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 23 Feb 2012 138,683 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 138,683 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 118,777 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 100,052 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 100,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 94,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 94,942 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 89,383 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 6 Sep 2006 82,904 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 82,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 82,813 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 69,127 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 69,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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HF52 NHB is a 2002 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2002 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 114,966 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF52 NHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HF52 NHB is a 2002 Ford Transit, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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